Everything in its own time

Friday After Ash Wednesday
Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030725.cfm

We are all at different points in our journeys. Some of us are in a place for celebration and others are in a place of mourning. As we go through different phases in life, we may find different moments with increased contemplation and other moments of increased action. Our practices can go from leading to supporting or from silence to speaking. At times, we may be generous with our time and, at other times, too time-constrained. 

We shouldn’t compare ourselves to the practices of others. We can learn from others and apply what has worked for them to ourselves, but we must also be aware that we may be in a different phase requiring a different practice for the time being.

Finding the right routine for where you are right now and keeping yourself open to what God is calling you to in the moment. We should not condemn ourselves for not mourning at a celebration as we should not condemn ourselves for not celebrating during a time of mourning. That said, we must bear in mind that others' timing may be different than ours. To each in their own time and ours in our time. We must respect and meet others where they are while being aware of where we are. It is through this difference and acceptance that we grow.

It takes all of us to make the kingdom of God. God wants all of us to be part of it with all of our unique traits and phases. We all have a role and that role will change over time. God’s kingdom is a system intended to work with all of us in it: be it a time of fasting for me and a time of celebration for you. May we build and participate in this kingdom together.